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It’s almost time for that old rhyme: “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat.” Except, maybe we can leave out the feet part, because there are plenty of ways to get candy with your shoes on. Let our trick-or-treating and grown-up party guide help you plan your Halloweekend.

BUT FIRST, GHOSTS

Before we delve into Halloween events, check out the latest spooky story in our Halloween-themed Ask the Memphian series. The Daily Memphian’s Jody Callahan is looking into Memphis ghost stories all month, and today, he shares the tale of the Pig Man at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.

Be sure to check out last week’s Ask the Memphian on Halloween decorations. And stay tuned to the series for more ghost stories every Monday through All Hallow’s Eve.

PARTIES FOR GROWN-UP GUYS AND GHOULS

Soul & Sprits hosts “Blood Bath & Beyond” on Saturday, Oct. 25. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

‘Blood Bath & Beyond’ Halloween Ball at Soul & Spirits: Saturday, Oct. 25
This party features a voguing contest (so, strike a pose!) hosted by Cheri LieMaid, a drag show hosted by Dyna DiVine, a dead celebrity costume contest, tarot readings and food trucks. DJ Space Age will provide the ballroom tunes, but there will also be a silent disco with Von Gögh & Nikki V and DJ Tree & Rosamii. 7-11 p.m. General admission is $30 and VIP tickets are $50. 845 N Main St. More info here.

Meddlesome Brewing hosts “Ales of the Damned” on Saturday, Oct. 25. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Ales of the Damned at Meddlesome Brewing: Saturday, Oct. 25
Party with live music by New Science System, BVRNBVBYBVRN and The Gunpowder Plot. Costumes are highly encouraged, and there will be drink specials. 7 p.m. Free. 7750 Trinity Road, Suite #114. More info here.

All Hallows Eve: A Darkwave Descent at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art: Thursday, Oct. 30:
DJ Mala Leche of Sonidero Gótico will spin darkwave, post-punk and goth music across the galleries. And Memphis bands Ghosty and Rosary will play high-voltage hardcore sets. Guests are encouraged to wear black. 6-10 p.m. $15 for members or $20 for non-members. 1934 Poplar Ave. More info here.

Edge of Halloween at Bar DKDC: Thursday, Oct. 30
Halloween pre-party with music by Raneem Imam, Qemist, DJ Rosamii and others. Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. 964 S. Cooper St.

’80s Slasher Disco Dance Party at Ghost River Brewing: Friday, Oct. 31
Monster Market will host a pop-up at Ghost River’s original location at 2 p.m., and that will be followed by a dance party at 7 p.m., hosted by Wednesday Moss as Elvira. 827 Main St. More info here. 

OutMemphis will host a harvest celebration on Friday, Oct. 31. (Courtesy OutMemphis)

Pumpkins & Pride at OutMemphis: Friday, Oct. 31
OutMemphis is hosting this “cozy, queer-friendly harvest celebration” with s’mores and music. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 892 Cooper St. More info here.

Halloween Trolley Night in the South Main Arts District: Friday, Oct. 31
Since the regular Trolley Night lines up with Halloween this year, businesses throughout the district will have stuff going on. Slider Inn Downtown is throwing a party with DJs Von Gogh and Scotty B. 363 Mulberry St. More info here.

Halloween party at Bardog: Friday, Oct. 31
Bardog will be giving away a 2003 Cadillac funeral hearse in a raffle contest at their Halloween party. There’s also a costume contest with $350 in cash prizes. 7 p.m. 73 Monroe Ave. More info here.

Crunchy Black (left), shown here accepting an Oscar with Three 6 Mafia in 2006, will perform in the Memphis Rap OGz showcase on Halloween night.  (Kevork Djansezian/AP file)

Memphis Rap OGz at Minglewood Hall: Friday, Oct. 31
Shangri-La Records is hosting this Halloween concert by old-school Memphis rappers, most of whom rose to local fame in the 1990s. The line-up includes Crunchy Black, DJ Spanish Fly, DJ Zirk, Gangsta Pat, La Chat and Tommy Wright III. 8 p.m. $40-$53. 1555 Madison Ave. More info here. 

Swamp Bar will host a Swamp Sessions House Party on Halloween night. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)

Swamp Sessions House Party at Swamp Bar: Friday Oct. 31
Swamp Bar wraps up its weekly Swamp Sessions DJ nights with a Halloween party on the patio. Starts at 8 p.m. 2146 Monroe Ave. More info here.

Freaky Friday Halloween Rave at Flyway Brewing: Friday Oct. 31
This party will have DJ sets by Andy Chance, Dale, Delyrius, Ferb, Obiscuithead and Raxx. Costumes are strongly encouraged. There will also be vendors, a free photo booth and a full bar. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $10-$20. 598 Monroe Ave. More info here. 

Good Fortune Co. will host a Halloween rave in its new space next door on Friday, Oct. 31. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)

Good Fortune Unfortunately Good Rave: Friday, Oct. 31
Good Fortune Co. is about to start work on expansion plans into the bay next door, but first they’re having a big Halloween party in that new space. Featuring specialty cocktails by McKenzie Woodall. Good Fortune is also promising some kind of surprise that guests should bring sunglasses for. 11 p.m.-3 a.m. $5. 361 S. Main St. More info here. 

Memphis Halloween Bar Crawl: Saturday, Nov. 1
This Halloween event is happening on Dia de Muertos, so many of the bars will be decked out with glowing altars and sugar skulls. Your $10 tickets includes stops at Bardog Tavern, Club La Rumba, Earnestine and Hazel’s, The Green Beetle and Old Dominick Distillery. Bars will offer drink and food specials, and your ticket gets you at least one free drink. There’s also an after-party 4-10 p.m. for bar crawl; 10 p.m. for after-party. More info here.

WHERE TO TRICK OR TREAT

Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo: Select nights through Nov. 1
The zoo’s annual trick-or-treating event features glowing pumpkins, signing skeletons, a magic show, “trick or teach” education stations and, of course, candy. Requires a separate ticket from zoo admission. 2000 Prentiss Place. More info here.

The Memphis Botanic Garden will host its Halloween Hike on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Courtesy MBG)

Halloween Hike at Memphis Botanic Garden: Saturday, Oct. 18
The Memphis Botanic Garden hosts this annual, daytime hike for kids with hands-on activities, not-so-spooky characters and treats. Food trucks Halinka Polish Eatery, Steve the Hot Dog Guy, Flipside Asia, Wings on the Fly and Rockin Rodneys will be there for a picnic lunch. Timed slots between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Last entry is at 1 p.m.). 750 Cherry Road. More info here.

Boo at the Ballpark at AutoZone Park: Saturday, Oct. 18
This free, family celebration features trick-or-treating, pumpkin picking and decorating, costume contests, hayrides, a dance party and a kids’ zone. The first 1,000 kids will get a free jack-o-lantern trick-or-treat bag. Noon to 4 p.m. 200 Union Ave. More info here.

Candy Coated Trunk or Treat Festival at The Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County: Saturday, Oct. 25 
This free community trick-or-treating event from the Juvenile Court will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also coat giveaways to families in need. 616 Adams Ave. More info here.

Trick-or-Treat Trail at Lichterman Nature Center: Saturday, Oct. 25
Family-friendly, daytime trick-or-treating event on with pumpkin carving, face painting and crafts. Included in normal admission prices and free to members. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 5992 Quince Road. More info here.

The Children’s Museum of Memphis will host a daytime Halloween party on Sunday, Oct. 26. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Halloween Spooktacular: Masters of Disguise edition at the Children’s Museum of Memphis: Sunday, Oct. 26
This Halloween party for kids has a villain theme this year. Think Captain Hook or Cruella de Vil. Activities include mask making, spooky science sessions, cornhole, clay pumpkin sculpting and much more. Noon-4 p.m. 2525 Central Ave. More info here.

Memphis Public Libraries Halloween events: Throughout October
Multiple libraries across the city, including the Hollywood Library and the Levi Library, are hosting kid-friendly parties and Halloween-themed events throughout the month. See the full list of library events here.

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